Photo: Ken Lund · CC BY-SA 2.0On CDC estimates, Willard is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns
Willard trails Ohio on 6 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and leads on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Willard. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Willard
1 in 8 working-age adults in Willard has no health insurance
12.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 8% across Ohio. Checkups ↓
More Willard adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (33%), vs 26.9% across Ohio. Habits ↓
Willard is short on primary care and mental health care
Willard’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Willard is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Willard is healthier than 23%. Against the 6,964 towns with similar household incomes ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 47%. Health Grade ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Ohio figure falls outside Willard’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
What’s behind Willard’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willard is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns, #675 of 993 in Ohio. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 55% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 12%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Willard’s median household income is $53,542; among the 6,964 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($40K–$67K), it’s healthier than 47%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Willard adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Ohio.
Everyday habits, side by side with Ohio
Share of adults, with the Ohio figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Willard
No hospital or community health center in Willard itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Willard; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Out of every 100 Willard adults…
On every condition, Willard is about the same as Ohio. Tap one to see it as people.
How Willard adults are doing
About the same as Ohio on each measure.
1 in 3 Willard adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
13.7% of Willard adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 11.7% across Ohio.
Willard and the towns around it
Willard’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | C− | 35.6% | 14.1% | 17.3% | CDC place |
| New Haven Township | C | 35.6% | 13.9% | 17.6% | ZIP codes |
| Richmond Township | — | — | — | — | |
| Greenfield Township | C | 34.9% | 13.5% | 16.7% | ZIP codes |
| Norwich Township | C | 35.3% | 14.1% | 17% | ZIP codes |
Richmond Township: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Willard adults live with a disability (Ohio 29.5%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Willard
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Willard is better than Ohio on 0 and worse on 6; on the rest, the Ohio figure falls inside Willard’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Willard | OH | U.S. | vs OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 22.5%19.5–25.6 | 19.4% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.8%13.9–17.7 | 13.9% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.4%16.3–20.4 | 17.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.6%29.3–41.8 | 37.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 14.1%12.4–15.9 | 13.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 37.2%33.5–40.8 | 37.2% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.9%32–39.7 | 36.7% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.6%28.5–34.5 | 29.8% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.2%9.9–12.5 | 11.1% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.8%8–9.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9%7–8.8 | 7.1% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 9.2%8–10.5 | 8% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.9%3.5–4.3 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 17.4%14.2–21 | 15.3% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.3%14.6–19.8 | 15.4% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 33%28.3–37.6 | 26.9% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 15.6%13–18.4 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 40.8%34.8–47 | 37.9% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 12.2%10.3–14.4 | 8% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.1%75.8–82 | 79.9% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 56.7%53.1–60.4 | 62.9% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.2%82.1–86 | 86.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.3%76.9–81.5 | 79.2% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 61.3%56.2–66.1 | 65.2% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 73.6%66.1–80.5 | 76% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.5%22.1–29 | 25.4% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 35%30.1–40.3 | 35% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.4%18–24.9 | 21.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 17%14.2–20 | 14.1% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 11.3% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 9%7.7–10.3 | 8.3% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.7–10.1 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 13.7%11.4–16.1 | 11.7% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 34.1%29.8–38.1 | 29.5% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16%13.9–18.3 | 13.9% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.1%14–18.1 | 13.9% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.8%7–8.7 | 6.8% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 4.8% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.4%3.8–4.9 | 3.8% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Ohio figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Willard
Is Willard a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Willard is healthier than 23% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #675 of 993 in Ohio. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 47%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Willard?
CDC estimates 35.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 41.8%, against 37.1% across Ohio and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Willard?
Mercy Health - Willard Hospital in Willard, 2.4 miles in a straight line from Willard’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Willard have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 12.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 10.3–14.4%), against 8% across Ohio.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Willard more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Willard.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Ohio figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.